Divided America

Divided America

Divided America, 2018

Oil on Canvas72 x 60 in.Signed on the front, lower left

"Divided America" by Tyrone Layne is a unique oil on canvas abstract painting signed by the artist on the front, lower left. The oversized work measures 72" H x 60" W. The artist paints the sides white, and it does not require framing. It is wired in the back for hanging and comes with a numbered and signed certificate of authenticity. Tyrone Layne’s large, abstract paintings are inspired by his interest in the New York school of abstract expressionism of the 50s and 60s and artists such as de Kooning. The large format canvases give Layne the space to paint with action, rhythm, and freedom of expression through color, form, and bold brush strokes. He builds up many layers of textured oil paint.

Although he has tried to abandon recognizable forms, Layne still has a sense of figurative and landscape elements coming out of the abstract shapes and marks. In a sense, much of the work has become a form of surrealist landscape. He views them as a representation of the uncertainty of modern times, a portrait of current or future societies. Layne lives and works in Sydney, Australia.